Cookie Policy
Last updated: 24/04/2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Bridge Medical Practice (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website www.bridgemedicalpractice.ie in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the ePrivacy Regulations (SI 336/2011).
- What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently and to provide information to website owners.
- Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following categories of cookies:
- Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation of our website. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. These cookies do not require your consent. - Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously (e.g. pages visited, traffic sources).
We only use these cookies with your consent. - Functional Cookies
These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your language or region) and provide enhanced, more personal features. - Targeting/Advertising Cookies
These cookies may be set through our site by advertising partners to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other sites.
These cookies are only used with your explicit consent. - Legal Basis for Using Cookies
Under Irish and EU law:
- Strictly necessary cookies are processed based on our legitimate interest in operating the website.
- All other cookies are used only with your prior consent.
- How We Obtain Your Consent
When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie banner requesting your consent to use non-essential cookies.
You can:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customize your cookie preferences
You may withdraw or change your consent at any time via [Cookie Settings link].
- Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services that set cookies on your device, such as:
- Analytics providers (e.g. Google Analytics)
- Advertising networks
- Embedded content (e.g. videos, social media)
These third parties may process your data outside the European Economic Area (EEA). Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place (e.g. Standard Contractual Clauses).
- Cookie Retention
Cookies will remain on your device for different periods depending on their purpose:
- Session cookies: deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies: remain until they expire or are deleted
Specific retention periods can be provided upon request.
- Managing Cookies
You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View stored cookies
- Delete cookies
- Block cookies
- Set preferences for certain websites
For more information, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
- Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect legal or operational changes. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.
- Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please contact:
Bridge Medical Practice
Email: info@bridgemedicalpractice.ie
Address: Carrigaline Primary Care Centre, Carrigaline, Co. Cork P43 X095